Ishka Designs

OUTDOOR WEATHER | With intermittent Spring in the air, we know our clients have already begun to put their terrace to great use. The terrace, which offers a much needed extension to the main living area, provides extended entertainment space and an opportunity to introduce greenery to a home full of pets. We chose the open wicker sectional to lighten the visual impact of the furnishings and to allow the incredible city views beyond the railing scrollwork to remain the focal point.

The minimalist bar, designed by us to maintain the site lines through the glass wall, was a fun exercise in proportion, balance, and interest. Grateful to our longtime fabricator for bringing our design to life. Swipe left to see 🖤

Photos 1 and 3 by Niya Bascom
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Styling

TRUST | facilitates the best outcomes. When ideas are allowed to develop, no’s are not part of the vocabulary, and time is not a soul crushing constraint. Most importantly though is lucking out with extraordinary clients who not only have great taste but are willing to take risks. Our Park Row clients embody it all. Maximum respect 👊🏾🖤

Sofa and wooden screen designed by us 🖤

Beautiful ceramic vases by and 🙏🏾🖤

📷 by Niya Bascom with assist by and styling by

Build team

COLLECTING | The Thokozani Mthiyane painting in the background fit perfectly into our clients art collection and home. Artwork courtesy of &pearlgallery for our Park Row project.

📷 by Niya Bascom

SPRING | all year round, with a touch of whimsy, in the entryway of our Park Row project.

Artwork by

📷 by Niya Bascom with assist by and styling by

ON THE OTHER SIDE | Worked this barely deep window well to create a much needed dining/lounge nook. The organic shapes continue punctuated by a striking marble surround. Our Park Row project.

📷 by Niya Bascom
Assist by
Styling by

FOCAL POINT | This moment in our Park Row project is the first thing you see on your approach into the living room. Hand-drawn turned hand-carved sliding panels support all the organic and slightly whimsical shapes in this space.

Sofa and wall panels designed by Ishka Designs 🖤

Photo by Niya with assist by and styling by 🙏🏾

BOOK NEWS: We are excited to be a part of the upcoming book, IN THE HOUSE, a publication, celebrating America’s Leading Black Interior Designers. Huge thanks to for including Ishka Designs amongst these amazing talents.

In The House is now available for pre-sale! Link in bio to get yours.

Already knee deep in 2026 but wanted to take a moment to say thanks to our clients, team members, collaborators, vendors, and colleagues who helped us to create meaningful and beautiful work last year. And grateful to the print and social media mavens for helping to amplify our firm’s voice in a very competitive industry.

Special thanks to those who have supported our new venture in all the ways.

For 2026, we look forward to insightful creativity, diligent ex*****on, evolving relationships, and continued growth, for us as well as you all. 🖤🙏🏾

Photo by at our Park Row Project.

HALF WAY IN | we are back at work but the minds are still on the past few days of rest and relaxation, jet lag not withstanding.

Partial view of our client’s home office area and living space with the most incredible view of the East River (not shown). Shaped rug designed by Ishka Designs and produced by .barnett

📸 by Niya Bascom

MODULAR | There’s always that room that needs to be super flexible. From sofa to king bed to twin beds. Enjoyed working out the proportions on this custom sofa bed for our client’s second bedroom. Sofa brought to life by . As shared on